Supporting Self-care: A Shared Initiative 1999-2002
Published by the Canadian Nurses Association
With support from Health Canada
March 2002
ISBN: 1-55119-997-1 (print publication)
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Evolution of the Self-Care Project
Phase 1 (1995-1997): The Foundation - A Framework for Supporting Self-Care
Phase 2 (1997-1998): Workshops for Physician and Nurse Educators
Phase 3 (1998-1999): Workshops and Pilot Projects
Phase 4 (1999-2001): Networking and Partnership Building
Defining Self-Care and Supporting Self-Care
Changing Perspectives on Health Care: How Self-Care and Support of Self-Care Fit
Key Findings
Universality of supporting self-care principles
The link between supporting self-care and primary health care
Awareness and education of health care professionals
Integrating support of self-care into professional practice
Next steps
Appendix A: Supporting Self-Care: Project overview
Appendix B: Symposium Report
Acknowledgements
Background and Introduction
Format and Process of the Symposium
Opening Remarks - Abby Hoffman, Health Canada
Keynote Speaker - Robert McMurtry, Health Canada
Expectations
Part One: Review of Projects and Lessons Learned
Professional Practice
Education
Community Practice
Part Two: Focus on What Works Best
Part Three: The Supporting Self-Care Network
Part Four: Focus on What We Wish For
Part Five: Focus on the Future
Recap of Key Messages and Themes
Part Six: Focus on our Commitment
Closing Comments
Appendix C : Supporting Self-Care Demonstration Project, University of Calgary - Self-Care Items for Questionnaires
Appendix D: McGill University, School of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine - The Self-Care Questionnaire
Appendix E: Excerpt from University of Manitoba's A Guide to Help You With Quality Living
Appendix F: University of Moncton, Edmunston Campus: My Health Calendar
Introduction
Objectives
Day Surgery
1. The Presurgery Process
1.1 My visit with the surgeon
1.2 The operating schedule service
1.3 My visit to the preanesthesia clinic
1.4 The waiting period before the surgery
2. The Day Before and the Day of Surgery
2.1 The day before surgery
2.2 The day of surgery
2.3 Day surgery
2.4 The operating room
2.5 The recovery room
2.6 My return to the day surgery unit
3. The Return Home
3.1 Instructions
3.2 Advice on possible discomforts
3.3 In case of complications
4. Practical Advice
5. Useful Information
6. Bibliography
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